White Chocolate Lemon Truffles
Delicious and creamy white chocolate truffles infused with zesty lemon for a refreshing treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 150 minutes
- Yield: 12 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup white chocolate, chopped
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Melt the white chocolate, heavy cream, and unsalted butter together in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt until fully combined.
- Pour the mixture into a shallow bowl and refrigerate for about 1 to 2 hours, until firm.
- Use a teaspoon or melon baller to scoop out portions and roll each into a smooth ball.
- Roll each truffle in powdered sugar to coat evenly.
- Place the coated truffles back in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for up to three months. Use high-quality white chocolate for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg